British Comedy Guide

Radio

Radio schedule Saturday 27th February 2016

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9am (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

A Look Back At The Nineties

Recorded in 1993, Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at the decade that was yet to happen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30am (repeat)
Rebecca Front

Hair In The Gate

Comedy series set in the world of arts broadcasting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10am (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30am (repeat)
BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 13, Episode 22

Former Downing Street Press Secretary, writer and Burnley FC fan Alastair Campbell, comedian Bob Mills, broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd and comedian Ian Moore join Georgie Ainslie.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11am (repeat)
On The Town With The League Of Gentlemen. Copyright: BBC

On The Town With The League Of Gentlemen

Episode 4 - Gunpowder, Treason and Plot

It's Bonfire Night in Spent, as well as the night of Mike's stag party. Geoff is going to make it night no-one will ever forget.

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am (repeat)
The Big Yin. Billy Connolly. Copyright: BBC

The Big Yin

Episode 2

Janey Godley presents a special programme looking at her hero, Billy Connolly and the influence he still has today. Janey finds out why Glasgow was so important to The Big Yin and how he paved the way for other comedians and artists.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30am (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Radio news satire presented by Chris Morris which was renowned for its savage dissection of news and current affairs programming and presentation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Copyright: BBC

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 18 - The Recruit

While Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones' men.

Radio 4 12:30pm (repeat)
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 89, Episode 8

The final show of Series 89 features panellists Jeremy Hardy, Lucy Porter, Hugo Rifkind and Kerry Godliman.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 12:30pm (repeat)
Educating Archie. Peter Brough. Copyright: BBC

Educating Archie

Series 4, Episode 17

Brough goes to the fair and Archie visits the future.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm
30 min
Taking Care Of Business. Giles (Mike Bubbins)

Taking Care Of Business

Sitcom about two jobseekers given a shot at full-time employment.

Radio 4 2:30pm
60 min
Radio 4

Trial By Laughter

Real-life comedy drama about 19th century freedom of speech champion William Hone.

Radio 4 3:30pm (repeat)
Angela Morley

Musical Variations: The Life Of Angela Morley

Stuart Barr uncovers the colourful career of British comedy composer and transgender pioneer, Angela Morley.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra

A Look Back At The Nineties

Recorded in 1993, Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at the decade that was yet to happen.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 7:30pm (repeat)
Rebecca Front

Hair In The Gate

Comedy series set in the world of arts broadcasting.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8pm (repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 8:30pm (repeat)
BBC Radio 4 Extra 9pm (repeat)
On The Town With The League Of Gentlemen. Copyright: BBC

On The Town With The League Of Gentlemen

Episode 4 - Gunpowder, Treason and Plot

It's Bonfire Night in Spent, as well as the night of Mike's stag party. Geoff is going to make it night no-one will ever forget.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 9:30pm (repeat)
On The Hour. Image shows from L to R: Chris Morris, David Schneider, Patrick Marber, Rebecca Front, Doon Mackichan, Steve Coogan. Copyright: BBC

On The Hour

Radio news satire presented by Chris Morris which was renowned for its savage dissection of news and current affairs programming and presentation.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm (repeat)
Richard Herring's Objective. Richard Herring. Copyright: BBC

Richard Herring's Objective

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Old School Tie

Richard asks if it is acceptable to be prejudiced against the posh. With Emma Kennedy and special guest Alexei Sayle.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10:30pm (repeat)
Alun Cochrane's Fun House. Alun Cochrane. Copyright: BBC

Alun Cochrane's Fun House

Episode 4 - The Bedroom

Alun Cochrane concludes his series in the bedroom - will things get saucy this week?

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm (repeat)
Pleased To Meet You

Pleased To Meet You

Episode 2.4: Ninety-something good-time girl Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celeb chums to Martin Kelner.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11:30pm (repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto. Mark Thomas. Copyright: BBC

Mark Thomas - The Manifesto

Series 1, Episode 1

The ideas up for the vote this week are holding a public referendum before going to war next time; bring back The Witch's Hat to kids' playgrounds; reform the role of Whips in The House Of Commons and Lords.

Share this page